Issue # 161 _ July 2009
S&T Policy
collaboration
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Networking movement
Meeting of the FAPs to discuss the best ways of leveraging resources for research
institution
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Bottlenecks in development
IPT pursues new profile and plans to network solutions for leading technological themes
By Fabrício Marquesbiodiversity
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The next ten years
Researchers prepare strategies for the future of the Programa Biota-FAPESP program
By Fabrício MarquesScience
Energy
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Healthy Plowing
Carbon retained in the soil is expected to increase with the mechanization of sugar cane harvesting
By Carlos FioravantiMedicine
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More damage from smoke
Cigarettes impair the functioning of the heart muscles
By Carlos FioravantiTechnology
Recycling
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Constructive residue
Sludge from the paper industry is included in the composition of construction materials
By Dinorah Erenochemistry
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Colored marker
Luminescent materials guarantee the authenticity of currency bills and documents
By Evanildo da Silveirahealth
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Resistance and comfort
Wrist ortheses made of resin and nanoparticles of clay are customized
By Dinorah Erenobiofuel
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Accelerated fermentation
New yeast strains are more efficient for the conversion of sucrose into ethanol
By Dinorah Ereno